General information
DATE
26-31 August, 2010
VENUE
Department of Transplantation and Surgery, Semmelweis University
1082 Budapest, Baross u. 23.
CLIMATE
Because of Hungary's continental climate the end of August, beginning of September is still summer weather in Hungary. The average temperature is 25-35 degrees centigrade, while 15-25 degrees centigrade during the night. Humidity is rather low, however rainy days may occur.
CURRENCY
The official national currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF), which is convertible. The exchange rates applied in Budapest banks, official exchange offices and hotels may vary. All the major credit cards (VISA, EC/MC, American Express, Diners) are accepted in Hungary in places displaying their emblems at the entrance. The current exchange rate issued by the Hungarian National Bank on 2 August, 2010 is 1 Euro = 281 HUF. It changes on daily basis.
MEALS
Lunch, dinner and refreshments are included in the registration fee.
REGISTRATION
The Registration Desk, where advanced and on-site registrants may pick up their congress material is operating at the Department of Transplantation and Surgery of the Semmelweis University.
Travel to Budapest
There are excellent flight connections from all over the world. The Budapest Ferihegy Airport is situated approx. 45 minutes from the City Center. MALÉV Hungarian Airlines offer non-stop, direct flights from the major European and overseas cities.
How to get from the Airport...
All participants arriving at Budapest Ferihegy Airport are advised to take the airport shuttle minibus to the hotels; this is the least expensive and most reliable service.
...by Airport Shuttle Minibus
The Airport Shuttle Minibus service to any location in Budapest runs every 10 minutes, operating 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, with a boarding capacity of 8 to 10 passengers. Reservations can be made in person at the Airport Shuttle Desk – located at every terminal.
Fares:
One-way ticket: HUF 2990 / person (approx. 10 Euro)
Return ticket: HUF 4990 / person (approx. 18 Euro)
...by Taxi
The official Taxi Company of Budapest Ferihegy Airport is the Zona Taxi which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Budapest is divided in four zones. The taxi fee is a fix fee in each zone.
The Venue and the recommended hotels are in the 2. Zone.
Reservations can be made in person at the Zona Taxi Desk – located outside of each terminal.
Fares:
1. Zone: HUF 3 500 (approx. 13 Euro)
2. Zone: HUF 4 800 (approx. 17 Euro)
3. Zone: HUF 5 000 (approx. 18 Euro)
4. Zone: HUF 5 400 (approx. 20 Euro
...by Public Transportation
...to Mercure Budapest Korona
Metropolitan bus Nr. 200E leaves from both terminal buildings to Kőbánya-Kispest station, where you may take metro line Nr. 3 (blue line) to Kálvin tér.
...to Hotel Erzsébet City Center
Metropolitan bus Nr. 200E leaves from both terminal buildings to Kőbánya-Kispest station, where you may take metro line Nr. 3 (blue line) to Ferenciek tere.
Congress Venue
VENUE
Department of Transplantation and Surgery, Semmelweis University
1082 Budapest, Baross u. 23.
REACHING THE VENUE
The clinic is situated approx. 20 kms from Budapest Ferihegy Airport, it can be easily reached by public transportation from Budapest downtown and by car as well.
Public transport in the city is well organised, however the reconstructions and the building of metro line 4 may cause some traffic jam in downtown.
The venue can be reached by underground Nr. 3 (blue line). You should take off at Kalvin tér or Ferenc körút or use tram 4 or 6.
Public Transportation
You can travel in the vehicles only with pre-purchased tickets or passes that you validate when starting your trip. Tickets are valid on the entire length of bus, tram, trolley bus lines, metro lines, the Millennium Underground and the cogwheel railway, but are only valid on suburban railway (HÉV) lines within the administrative boundary of Budapest.
Prices are as follows:
Single Ticket HUF 320 (approx. 1,1 Euro)
One-day travel card HUF 1550 (approx. 5,5 Euro)
Discount coupon book (10 pcs. of single tickets) HUF 2800 (approx. 10 Euro)
Metro section ticket (up to three stops on metro lines) HUF 260 (approx. 0,93 Euro)
Tickets can be purchased at metro stations, at news stands and at ticket vending machines.
Budapest Card
“The whole city in your pocket." is the motto of the Budapest Card.
The Card offers its holder more than a hundred services:
• unlimited travel on public transport
• more than 100 services
• free or discounted entry to 60 museums and to special sights
• sightseeing tours with additional discounts
• reduced price tickets for cultural and folklore programmes
• discounts in restaurants and spas
• discounts for car rental, sports facilities and at several other places
• travel accident insurance
Valid:
for 48 or 72 hours
Prices:
HUF 6 300 for 48 hours (approx. 22,5 euro)
HUF 7 500 for 72 hours (approx. 27 euro)
Each card is valid for one adult and one child up to 14 years of age.
Available:
At more than 250 locations in Budapest: main metro ticket offices, tourist information bureaus, travel agencies, hotels and the airport, and also at major tour operators abroad.
By Taxi
To avoid any inconveniences we recommend to use the official Taxi Company:
City Taxi: +36 1 211 1111
6X6 Taxi: +36 1 266 66 66
Map
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